Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (141 Rentals)

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Skyline Apartments
$1,060 - $1,322
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Skyline Apartments

1184 Hank Aaron DrAtlanta, GA 30315
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Victory At Summerhill
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$1,249 - $2,102
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Victory At Summerhill

100 Fulton St SEAtlanta, GA 30312
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Townhouse Atlanta
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$1,271 - $2,257
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Townhouse Atlanta

450 Piedmont AveAtlanta, GA 30308
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Oakland, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Adair Court Adult 55+ priced from $820. The Villages of Castleberry I&II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $881. Here are the most affordable Oakland apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adair Court Adult 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$820
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$881
Crest on PeachtreePonceStudio,1BA$899
Ashley Scholars LandingStudioStudio,1BA$975
Heritage Station Family Apartments11BR541BR,1BA$1,006
The SteedeA11BR,1BA$1,010
InTown Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,045
Inspire2x2 Bunk Balcony2BR,2BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland, GA

As of February 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland area is the $2.52 price per square foot S3 Model at Mattress Factory Lofts in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Oakland apartment is the S21 Model at Platform Grant Park starting at $1,421 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mattress Factory LoftsS3Studio ,1BA$2.52
Platform Grant ParkS21Studio ,1BA$2.48
Broadstone 2ThirtyS1Studio ,1BA$2.78
MarchonA1Studio ,1BA$3.16

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Oakland, Atlanta, GA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Atlanta, GA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oakland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland is under $1,049.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Oakland is Adair Court Adult 55+ which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Oakland costs $2,689.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakland?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 411 regular apartments in Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oakland?

Cheap apartments in Oakland have an average cost of $661 which is $2,028 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland.

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